A gunman robbed the landmark Pink’s Hot Dogs early Monday, stealing a
tip jar when employees were unable to open a safe, Los Angeles police
said.
The thief, who was captured on surveillance video, walked up
to the restaurant at the intersection La Brea Ave. near Melrose Ave.
around 3:35 a.m. and demanded cash from a safe.
When employees
said they could not access the money, the man stole a tip jar from the
counter.
Pink’s, known for its chili dogs and long lines, was founded in 1939
opened it’s La Brea Avenue restaurant in 1946.
Wilshire Division Robbery
detectives are handling the investigation. Anyone with information is
asked to call the station’s detective desk at (213) 922-8205
–Andrew
Blankstein
Photo: Pinks Hot Dog stand in Hollywood. L.A. Times file